Leavenworth · Lake Wenatchee · Plain · Peshastin · Dryden · Cashmere
Mountain homes, cabins, and land in the Wenatchee Valley.
I'm Justin Horvath, a full-time Leavenworth real estate agent specializing in vacation properties, rural acreage, and the out-of-state buyers and sellers who love this valley. Wells, septic, snow, STR rules. The stuff that makes rural transactions different is the stuff I do every day.
Buying out here
Cabins, acreage, and vacation homes come with rural-specific diligence: wells, septic, access, insurance. I guide buyers through all of it, especially from out of town.
Learn more →Selling out here
Product-launch marketing for your property: professional media, video tours, and a track record with out-of-state sellers who never had to leave home. It starts with a free home valuation, prepared personally within 48 hours.
Learn more →Financing
Second homes, STR properties, and land all finance differently. I work with three trusted lenders who know this market.
Learn more →Justin Horvath is a Managing Broker with Real Broker, working full time in Leavenworth, Washington since 2019 across Leavenworth, Plain, Lake Wenatchee, Peshastin, Dryden and Cashmere in Chelan County. He holds Washington license 25019563 and is rated 5.0 stars across 17 Google reviews. Call or text (509) 652-2023 or email hello@justinhorvath.com.
Homes I'm selling
Where I work
- LeavenworthWhat to know before buying in Leavenworth, WA: city vs. county short-term rental rules, wells and septic, snow…
- PlainWhat to know before buying in Plain, WA: wells and community water, septic, about 124 inches of snow a year, winter…
- Lake WenatcheeBuying a cabin at Lake Wenatchee, WA: well vs. water district, the most snow in the valley at about 160 inches a…
- PeshastinPeshastin, WA buyer's guide: PUD water and sewer in the town core, wells and septic everywhere else, short-term…
- DrydenWhat buying in Dryden, WA is really like: orchard neighbors, wells vs PUD water, septic, wildfire insurance, and…
- CashmereWhat to know before buying in Cashmere, WA: city limits vs. county, wells and septic, canyon roads and winter access…
What clients say
5.0 stars across 17 Google reviews
“Working with Justin was an absolute pleasure. This was not our first time buying a home and with such a dynamic market it created challenges for us. Justin listened to our needs, wants, and challenges taking them into consideration when presenting homes to us. Justin's flexibility worked well for our busy schedules…”
“I had to navigate the process of selling family property from out of state, with a string of unusual complications like an occupant, a rogue septic system and sensitive family dynamics I was not in a position to manage. Justin somehow took every curveball in stride with no judgment and no hesitation. Specifically…”
Guides for buying out here
- Short-Term Rental Rules in Leavenworth and Chelan County (2026)
- Mountain Property Due-Diligence Checklist: Wells, Septic, Snow, Insurance
- Wildfire and Homeowners Insurance Near Leavenworth: What Works
- Moving to Leavenworth, WA: The Buyer's Guide
- Building on Land in Chelan County: Water, Septic, Permits
- Leavenworth in Festival Season: Autumn Leaf, Oktoberfest, Christmastown
From the blog
- Best Time to Sell a House in 2026: April vs. May ExplainedThe data gives two answers within a 5-week timeframe of each other: Realtor.com says mid-April, Zillow says late May. Here is what each window means for you as a seller in Leavenworth, WA.
- The Biggest Pricing Mistakes Sellers Are Making in 2026Many sellers assume the way to protect themselves is to list as high as possible. But that strategy can backfire, and buyers in 2026 are paying attention to everything.
- 5 Things Homebuyers Don’t Actually Care About (and What Really Matters)Buyers care far less about cosmetic details than most sellers think. Homes don’t need to be perfect to sell well; they do need to feel solid, clean, and well cared for.
Thinking about buying or selling here?
Call or text me, or send a message and I will get back to you the same day.

